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Post by jellybean on May 11, 2022 21:10:27 GMT -8
The "Bug Fair" at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum has returned after a 2 year break due to COVID. It will be held on May 21 and 22, 2022! Come and see, sell, buy, and exchange insect specimens. Meet and visit fellow collectors. More information at: nhm.org/calendar/bug-fair-2022
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Post by jellybean on Mar 8, 2022 19:33:24 GMT -8
Yes, they are Battus devilliersi. I have a pair from Andros Island, Bahamas, July 1989. I probably got them from the Ianni's also.
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Post by jellybean on Feb 21, 2022 4:26:48 GMT -8
I feel the need here to say that if someone wants to reply to another member's questions, post, or thread then please do so with respect AND the willingness to disseminate the knowledge which you have. If your answer comes across abrupt, arrogant, belittling, or foolish then DON'T bother replying... That sort of behavior only alienates new members as well as those who are not quite "up to speed" on a given topic which you as the (replier) may have a sturdy background in. Be RESPECTFUL, POLITE, AND HELPFUL (above all) to avoid negativity which only hurts the forum and those of us who care about it ! Looks like you are saying it is OK for the other person to refer to me as a "Chinese bot" or "USFWS Entrapment Division". As far as me being abrupt, the other person said of himself: "I don’t mind being a bit abrupt" when replying to my post. All I wanted was for him to provide additional info on exporting from the SI to the USA. I didn't have time to go through his 2000+ posts.
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Post by jellybean on Feb 20, 2022 21:07:24 GMT -8
Is it really that simple? What is needed to get non CITES insects one collects from the Solomon Islands into the USA? You’ve been a registered member here for over a decade, so I don’t mind being a bit abrupt: did you read this thread? Did you read any of the dozen or so threads specific to import from Solomon Islands? Did you read any other threads on legal import? Posts like this make me wonder how many accounts here are Chinese bots, and how many are USFWS Entrapment Division. exoticimports I did not appreciate your referring to me as a "Chinese bot" or "USFWS Entrapment Division". Yes I did read this thread including papilio84 and livingplanet3 desires to visit the Solomon Islands and possibly send/bring non CITES moths to the USA. Your responses to them where incomplete and simplistic. You mentioned the basic needs such as USFWS license, port of entry, inspection, fee, finding a SI wildlife exporter, if using mail "ensure package goes through USFWS", and finally " One has merely to buy the air tickets". I had hoped you would have used your vast knowledge of the Solomon Islands and USFWS to explain the more difficult actions necessary, those being: 1. How does one locate a SI Wildlife Exporter, preferably before one travels to the SI. 2. Does this SI Exporter actually export the insects via the mail or a shipping service, or help you get it onto your return flight. 3. Is a permit necessary for the export? 4. Is a collecting permit required? 5. And lastly, if mailed, how does one "ensure the package goes to USFWS for inspection"? According to CFR 50 part 14.52 "Service officer must clear all wildlife imported into the United States prior to release from detention by Customs officers". I hear this is not happening since Customs just gives the package to the US Post Service. The USFWS has a dysfunctional system which needs to be fixed. The end result now is they blame the importer. exoticimports: Hope you can provide some useful answers to insectnet members,. Do not tell me to contact USFWS as we both know their answers can not be trusted and different offices have different answers.
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Post by jellybean on Feb 5, 2022 20:51:46 GMT -8
One has merely to buy the air tickets. You can be in Tahiti or Dushanbe tomorrow. Is it really that simple? What is needed to get non CITES insects one collects from the Solomon Islands into the USA?
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Post by jellybean on Jan 7, 2022 0:44:01 GMT -8
Yes it is very sad. With the passing now of Chuck Ianni and earlier of Miguel Serrano we have lost two of the best insect dealers ever. I started buying insects from Chuck and Connie Ianni in 1977 which was soon after they bought the business from Dan Capps. My first invoice was #0026. I continued buying from them for over two decades. My file folder for price lists, orders, and invoices for pre internet purchases from Chuck and Connie is 2 1/2 inches thick. My last numbered invoice I found was in 1998 # 14086. I placed my first order with Miguel Serrano from his 1974 price list when he was in El Salvador. Then from 1975 to 1981 he was living in Costa Rica and selling insects. Later he and his family moved to Florida where he continued on. I just found his obituary which tells what an exceptional person Miguel was: www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tampa-fl/miguel-serrano-chinchilla-7415790 . My file folder for price lists, orders, and invoices for pre internet purchases for Miguel is 3 inches thick. Thank you Chuck, Connie, and Miguel for providing so much enjoyment to my life over so many years. Jeff B
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Post by jellybean on Aug 30, 2021 19:04:17 GMT -8
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Post by jellybean on Apr 28, 2021 0:52:42 GMT -8
Incredible photos. What camera did you use?
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Post by jellybean on Mar 31, 2021 19:26:17 GMT -8
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Post by jellybean on Mar 5, 2021 19:27:30 GMT -8
How is this for craziness: USFWL said to use FedEx to ship insects internationally. I called FedEx customer service and they said They don't ship DEAD insects because they are corpses!
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Post by jellybean on May 17, 2019 4:33:53 GMT -8
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Post by jellybean on May 15, 2018 11:33:15 GMT -8
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Post by jellybean on Dec 7, 2016 14:03:39 GMT -8
Look at Google Maps. Looks like most of your route is shown on street view. Road looks better than many roads in California.
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Post by jellybean on Jul 5, 2016 19:17:42 GMT -8
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Post by jellybean on May 16, 2016 19:07:10 GMT -8
You probably have seen the Banner ad and the Announcement in the Forum for the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum Bug Fair being held this coming weekend May 21 and 22. A click on these will take you to the Museum's website where many kid friendly activities such as bug hunts, bug cooking, performances, crawly creatures, bug inspired artwork, exotic insect collections etc. are featured.
There is no mention that many insect specimens will be for sale. Yes, there will be INSECTS FOR SALE by vendors so bring yourself, your family, some $, and take advantage of the opportunity to buy real insects from around the world for you and your children.
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